Summary: Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy (HBOT) comprises keeping patients of brain injury, non-healing wounds,
etc. at high atmospheric pressure ( ~ 1.5 to 1.75 Atmospheres) in an
environment (with mask/hood) of pure oxygen, for an hour or so daily, to enhance
oxygen delivery to tissues to promote and improve healing, reduce
hospitalization duration (by 25 to 40%) and costs, and reduce morbidity. In some
cases like carbon-monoxide poisoning, it's use is almost mandatory. Now evidence
comes that ambient air at 1.3 ATA may be almost just as useful. Last updated January
21, 2007
Dr.Tarun
Sahni, HOD Hyperbaric Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New
Delhi
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